Where Data Tells the Story
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In The AI Big Bang Study 2025, Grok, developed by X (formerly Twitter), achieved an extraordinary rise in the world of AI chatbots, earning the #2 position in our rankings. Despite being a late entrant to the chatbot space, Grok's rapid expansion is nothing short of remarkable.
While Grok may still lag behind in total web visits compared to giants like Gemini, DeepSeek, or Claude, its performance metrics tell a different story. Grok has dominated in key areas like month-over-month growth, quarterly growth, and annual visits growth, making it the fastest-rising AI chatbot of 2025.
Here's a breakdown of Grok’s key performance stats:
🔹 686.91 Million Annual Web Visits
In just a single year, Grok reached nearly 687 million web visits, quickly securing a top spot in the chatbot race.
🔹 13,434% Year-Over-Year Traffic Growth
Astonishing growth — from almost zero to one of the most-visited chatbots, Grok saw an incredible jump in traffic.
🔹 57.2 Million Monthly Visits
While Grok averaged 57.2 million monthly visits, it surged to 129.8 million per month in the last quarter (May–July 2025), reflecting its accelerating momentum.
🔹 319,500 Media Citations
Grok’s media visibility is one of the key drivers behind its growth, outperforming many longer-established competitors.
🔹 1.4 Million App Store Reviews
With a strong presence on both the Google Play and Apple App Stores, Grok has garnered 1.4 million app store reviews, showing its widespread adoption and user engagement.
🔹 15:43 Average Session Duration
Users are staying engaged with Grok for longer — with an average session time of 15 minutes and 43 seconds, reflecting its deep user retention and relevance.
Why Grok Is #2 – The Explosive Growth Story
While Grok is still catching up in terms of total visits, it’s important to understand why it ranked #2 overall in our study. Grok has shown explosive growth across all key parameters — traffic, citations, app reviews, and especially user engagement metrics. It has a competitive edge in terms of its mobile adoption and session durations, which are crucial indicators of long-term success in the AI space.
Notably, Grok’s integration with X (formerly Twitter) gave it a major advantage, allowing for real-time engagement with trending topics and a direct audience. Its rise wasn’t just about hitting milestones — it was about outperforming established chatbots in several metrics.
What’s Next for Grok?
Grok’s performance isn’t just about where it is today. Its growth trajectory suggests that in the next few months, Grok could close the gap with rivals like Gemini and Claude. With its rapid growth in traffic, citations, and app store reviews, it’s positioned to challenge the #1 spot in the near future.
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